Pizza restaurant · Lincoln Park
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Italian restaurant · Avondale
Pisolino is your go-to Italian spot in Avondale, slinging hearty pastas, killer pizzas, and a delightful market of gourmet goodies—all in a casual vibe.
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
Alinea, chef Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-star Chicago landmark, serves inventive, theatrical tasting menus that redefine modernist cuisine.
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Ethiopian restaurant · Uptown
Uptown’s Demera serves vibrant Ethiopian communal feasts with tender stews, fresh injera, house-roasted coffee, and a lively vibe.
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Sandwich shop · Avondale
TriBecca's Sandwich Shop in Avondale delivers a cozy spot for satisfying sandwiches like their unique Cubano and indulgent Horseshoe, plus inventive potato donuts.
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Barber shop · West Town
A retro '70s bar hidden behind a working barber shop, serving craft cocktails, grilled cheese, and vibey DJ sets in Chicago's Fulton Market.
Halal restaurant · West Rogers Park
Experience the lively taste of NYC right in Chicago at NYC Halal Eats, where generous portions of flavorful gyros, burgers, and build-your-own platters await, all served late-night in a casual atmosphere that’s perfect for families and night owls alike.
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Hotel · Near North Side
Bohemian-chic hostel-hotel hybrid in a vintage 1927 River North building with cozy dorms, private rooms, a lively bar, and café near Chicago hotspots.
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Home goods store · Bucktown
Eskell is a stylish Wicker Park boutique serving up chic house-designed women's clothes, eclectic jewelry, artisanal fragrances, and curated home goods.
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Ice cream shop · Lincoln Square
Step into Sideshow Gelato for artisan scoops, quirky flavors, and a carnival vibe—complete with juggling scoopers and live sideshow acts.
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Hot dog stand · Park West
Late-night Lincoln Park hotspot known for spicy, perfectly charred Chicago-style dogs, cheeky sass, and a spacious bar-lined patio.
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